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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes asked Cochise County residents to share their thoughts on the Kroger and Albertsons merger agreement at the Ethel Berger Center. July 26, 2023.

Attorney General Calls for Reversal of Abortion Pill Ruling

Oct 13, 2023 Mayes filed an amicus brief along with 22 other states.

The Red Cross is beginning its summer blood drive early to avoid shortages later.

American Red Cross holds first LGBTQ+ blood drive in Arizona

Oct 10, 2023 The blood drive took place during Tucson's pride festival.

A mural of a Hispanic family emblazoned with the popular Spanish phrase “Si, se puede”
welcomes visitors at Chicanos Por La Causa’s Centro de la Familia in Phoenix on September 13, 2023.

Spanish-language therapy is becoming harder to find in Arizona, even as the Hispanic population grows

Oct 7, 2023 A recent study found that the availability of Spanish-language mental health care treatments in Arizona is trending downward.

The east facade of the University of Arizona College of Nursing.

UA faculty committee demands action against threats to nursing faculty and curriculum

Oct 2, 2023 The report comes after curriculum from the College of Nursing garnered criticism online.

Tamika Sullivan, Director of Behavioral Health at Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc., speaks with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes during a round table discussion with local healthcare providers about how to use the county's share of the opioid settlement funds. July 26, 2023. *Photo by Summer Hom, AZPM News.*

Chiricahua Health Centers honored for Medically Assisted Treatment

Sep 22, 2023 The organization was featured during the Clinton Foundation's annual Global Initiative

Ballet Tucson Principal dancer Danielle Cesanek.

Ballet Tucson kicks off a new season at the Fox Tucson Theatre.

Sep 20, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "The Hidden Battle" co-director Anne Dalton on overcoming the stigma around mental illness, and artist Beth Surdut on the mechanics of listening and "Uncommon Knowledge".

The sign at the downtown Tucson Police Department station, South Stone Avenue.

TPD's deflection program shows decrease in arrest, increase in substance-use treatment

Sep 18, 2023 Tucson's Pre-Arrest Deflection Program first launched in 2018.

Study shows that long periods of sitting can lead to dementia

Sep 17, 2023 Sitting over 10 hours a day can lead to an increase in cases of dementia.

Researchers are investigating why green LED light reduces pain.

UA gets money for pain study

Sep 16, 2023 The hope is to find a way to reduce post surgical pain.

TUSD joins litigation against social media giants

Sep 13, 2023 Companies like TikTok, Youtube, and Snapchat have filed a motion to dismiss the complaints.

Blood shortage in Arizona and US

Sep 12, 2023 The Red Cross says it needs donations now.

Cochise County gets federal money for anti-opioid program

Sep 11, 2023 The money comes from a grant from the federal government.

A pink sunset lights the sky behind Saguaro National Park east.

Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal on helping loved ones survive dark times.

Sep 6, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Step into a Record Fair at the final HOCO Fest; A look at the living diversity of Navopatia; and Stories That Soar! returns with a tale about a local 5th grader's journey with retinoblastoma.

Vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Tucson. January 2021.

Tucson moves to begin settlement of COVID-era lawsuit

Sep 6, 2023 The 2021 lawsuit argued that the City of Tucson violated its contract with the Tucson Police Officer’s Association when it implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy.

New COVID variants prompt new phase of COVID prevention in Pima County

Aug 30, 2023 Health officials recommend checking in with personal health care providers this fall.

Vana Dee Lewis wearing one of her #WORTHY shirts.

Vana Dee Lewis wants you to know you are "#WORTHY."

Aug 16, 2023 Also on Arizona Spotlight: From Odyssey Storytelling, Ana Montanez shares a story about discovering inner strength, and Gabriel Dozal on his book "The Border Simulator."

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